Hinged Display Housing for Portability, Heat, and Shock Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in terms of storage and portability, durability, rigidity, heat dissipation, shock absorption, and drainage, particularly in portable designs.

Innovation Solution

A display device structure comprising a display module, a bottom case, and a hingedly connected top case, with features like a frame made of high-strength materials, heat dissipation shields, shock-absorbing bumpers, and drainage structures to enhance portability and durability while managing heat and impact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the display device is designed to be portable, then ease of operation is improved, but durability and rigidity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoiddurability and rigidity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is divided into separate components: a display module, a bottom case, and a top case. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the display module remains lightweight and portable, while the cases can be designed with reinforced structures for durability and rigidity protection during transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the display device is designed to be portable, then ease of operation is improved, but heat dissipation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidheat dissipation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

Heat dissipation is addressed by utilizing the third dimension - the space between the display module and the cases. The display module is positioned at a specific distance from the cases to create ventilation channels and heat dissipation pathways, allowing thermal management without compromising the portable design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If the display device is designed to be portable, then ease of operation is improved, but shock absorption deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveportabilityVSAvoidshock absorption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Shock absorption is implemented by pre-positioning the display module at a controlled distance from the cases using spacers or support structures. This creates a buffer zone that absorbs shocks and impacts before they reach the display module, protecting it during portable transport without adding significant weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentEP4455830B1Display device
Publication Date: 2025.07.09 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device includes: a display module including a display panel; a bottom case on which the display module is movably mounted; and a top case hingedly connected to the bottom case